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How to Modernize Your Outdated Kitchen

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Whether your kitchen is a true fixer-upper from decades ago or your once-trendy laminate countertop and linoleum flooring fell out of style fast, it may be time to modernize your outdated kitchen. With new design trends showcasing creative uses of colors, modern appliances, and functional design, there are endless ways to bring your kitchen into the present day.

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The versatility of Shadebox

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Shadebox is a collection series that combines glossy subway tiles, wood planks and chevrons, and a unique textural pattern to create a series that interplays with color, dimension and pattern in one contemporary and complementary palette. Shadebrick is a 3″ x 12″ subway tile, available in four glossy shades including; Light, Dark, Grey and Taupe.

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Have You Seen This Tunis Cement Tile Bathroom?

Granada Tile

A cement tile mystery we need your help solving! Do you know who designed this bathroom? We stumbled across a photo of this serene bathroom, lined in our Tunis cement tiles, but can’t remember where we first saw it. Modern and timeless, the simple yet impactful space combines our Tunis encaustic tiles with warm wood accents, quirky lighting, and classic Hammam-style fringed towels.

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Tile Trend: Grey Wood Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

It’s no secret that wood effect tiles have become one of the top tile trends over the last couple of years, and with a range of realistic looking finishes it’s also no surprise. But this year we’ve noticed that within this category there is one style that has come out on top. Grey is often considered boring, but we’ve seen it become one of the top choices for modern interior design this year.

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Greek Apartment Proves it’s Hip to be Square

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This Greek apartment by Normless Architecture Studio and Workspace borrows trends from Scandinavian design in its low-key modernism. For instance, black geometric patterns pop up in a collection of hip furniture and artwork throughout the 500-square-foot apartment. On one side, a sectional sofa and muted artwork naturally delineate a living room in the open apartment.

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#ManInTheVan

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Ceramic Tile Design in San Rafael, California hosted the ARDEX team Terry Hall and Brian Naumovski who conducted ARDEX WA and ARDEX FL demos! Thanks for having us.

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New Nicaragua Hotel Meson Nadi Includes Granada Tile Company’s Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Located in Playa Santana, just a short distance from Granada Tile Company’s cement tile factory, Meson Nadi, a boutique hotel, balances contemporary style and traditional Nicaraguan elements — including many examples of our striking cement tile patterns — to stunning effect: Alhambra cement tile for a soothing backsplash Fez cement tile pops against stark grey cement Fez encaustic tile in the shower A floor of Serengeti concrete tiles dazzles while, below, Toscano cement tile i

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Historic Spanish Bar’s Return to Former Glory

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Bar Virgen Del Carmen in Santa Pola, Spain, dates all the way back to 1860. What started as a repair to the filtration system quickly turned into a full building rehabilitation by Estudio Arn Arquitectos. When work began it was discovered that, over the decades, layers and layers of repairs, additions, modifications and removals had altered the building so completely as to be unrecognizable from the original condition.

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How to Bring Antique Farmhouse Decor into your Stylish Home

Stagetecture

Do you love antiques and beautiful farmhouse decor ? Over the past years the organic nod back to simpler times is evident in farmhouse decor and bringing this decorative style into your home is easier than you think. Here are some creative ways to bring farmhouse design into your interiors. Farmhouse decor is greatly gaining popularity. Many are opting for it to bring in that cozy feel into the house.

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A Fez Cement Tile Kitchen In HGTV Magazine

Granada Tile

We’ve showcased the home of Sarah M Hubbell, the editor of Emma Magazine , before. Her kitchen is a tribute to the beauty of our Fez cement tile design. Now, HGtv Magazine has placed it front and center in their December issue. As the background for the festive red and green of the holiday season, it’s a clear winner! Hubbell shares some of her DIY decor tips, including paper box Advent calendars, garland and paper cone trees, and a gingerbread cookie wreath.

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ForzaStone Now Part of Home Brands Group

Stone Update

Manufacturer of thin stone panels now part of remodeling and building supply company.

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Holiday Home with Stunning Lake View in Chile

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The architect Cristian Hrdalo completed the renovation of this countryside holiday home in 2008. The clients had a large family, with 8 children and 12 grandchildren, and wished to renovate the central lodge, Maiten. Smaller cabins surround the lodge, giving each family some privacy with a central space to gather. Located in southern Chile near the city of Puerto Octay, Maiten is 950 meters of beach front lake shore property.

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greetings.

Ciao Tile

wishing you… we will be closed for the holiday season: friday, december 23rd, through monday, december 26th. friday, december 30th, through monday, january 2nd. *images via food52 + kelly wearstler.

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"3,000,000 PLUS PAGE VIEWS" Thank You!

How to Floor Tile

In June of this year I noted in a post that we have surpassed 1,000,000 page views from readers looking at this information. In the 6 months since, that number has risen to 3,000,000 views from readers form all over the world. I appreciate the interest and hope it has been useful to many. Thank you.

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Design Trends 2017:: High Point Market

The Ace of Space

As 2017 approaches we must bid a fond farewell to 2016, blowing a kiss to old trends while celebrating the new. In the world of design, 2016 will long be remembered as the year of pastels (Pantone’s Rose Quartz & Serenity), both touted as grown-up versions of colors associated with the younger set. These color […]. The post Design Trends 2017:: High Point Market appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Happy Holidays!

Burgin Construction

The entire Burgin Construction Inc. team is wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! As you celebrate, we would like to remind you… * * * If you drink, don’t drive. * * * Don’t share people food with pets, they might beg – but stay strong, people food can be dangerous to pets! Burgin Construction Inc. will be closed on Monday, December 26th and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

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greetings.

Ciao Tile

wishing you… we will be closed for the holiday season: friday, december 23rd, through monday, december 26th. friday, december 30th, through monday, january 2nd. *images via food52 + kelly wearstler.

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Ex of In House Experiments in Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The In of Ex House, by Steven Holl Architects , is an experiment in space, a response to modernist suburban homes that sprawl across their lots. Built on a forested twenty-eight acre property in Rhinebeck, New York, this house explores compression within interlocking spaces, utilizing experimental shapes within 918 square meters to create a new kind of dwelling.

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ReStoring Hope at the Holidays

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Habitat for Humanity of Beaver County runs a resale shop full of home goods, furniture, appliances and more! Proceeds help them continue their solid mission of helping those in need. ARDEX employees Dan Eakles, Markeyta Turner, Deb Miller, Sharon Prince and Rhonda West volunteered by helping sort and clean. Great work!

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Why You Shouldn't Neglect Regular AC Maintenance

Kitchen and Residential Design

If you have an AC, you would want it be in great shape to cool your house as best as possible. Neglecting to maintain your AC is a mistake as dirty filters and coils will hinder the proper functioning of your AC. Check out some reasons why you shouldn’t ignore your AC maintenance. Helps to keep your energy bill low If your AC is not maintained regularly, it will be less efficient.

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greetings.

Ciao Tile

wishing you… we will be closed for the holiday season: friday, december 23rd, through monday, december 26th. friday, december 30th, through monday, january 2nd. *images via food52 + kelly wearstler.

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17 Christmas Living Rooms We’re Loving

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

An unforgettable Christmas is built from love, compassion, and giving. Of course, we also love Christmas time for the twinkling lights, fresh trees, and familiar carols that make us feel warm year after year. Christmas is just around the corner, so here’s a little holiday decor inspiration to get you in the spirit wherever you are this holiday season.

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Precast Used in Replacement of Jensen Creek Bridge in Idaho Falls

The A to Z of Building

Oldcastle Precast-Idaho Falls supplied multiple precast concrete bridge elements to the Bonneville County Road Department for a new bridge at Jensen Creek, in Caribou-Targhee National Forest,

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Holiday Closings

ISC Surfaces

Happy Holidays from ISC Surfaces We will be closed Monday 12/26/16 and Monday 1/2/17

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Caesarstone Exclusive Sponsor on HomeAdvisor®

Stone Update

Quartz-surface maker will be featured on home-services portal and related websites.

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Bold Linear Shapes Form this Canadian Ski-In Lodge

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson completed this modern ski-in / ski-out lodge called Kicking Horse Residence for its location in British Columbia. The owners wanted a weekend property capable of housing plenty of guests. With that in mind, the design incorporates ladders leading up to bonus, lofted sleeping area with maple bunk beds. This home includes two distinct volumes.

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Hexion Announces Plans to Build New European Technology Center in Germany

The A to Z of Building

Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) today announced plans to build a new European technology center in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany. The new facility will consolidate activities.

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18 Easy Christmas Kids Crafts to Keep Them Busy

Stagetecture

Looking for Christmas kids crafts to do with the kids this holiday season? Now that the holidays are here, its also time to find easy crafts for the kids. After all, Christmas crafts are what they love doing during the holiday, and you enjoy displaying them around the house as your holiday decor! How do you have your kids help out with holiday decorations?

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Rockhead Group Adds to Eastern U.S. Lineup

Stone Update

Pennsylvania fabricator is latest member; group will meet in Las Vegas next month.

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Edwardian Extension Gets a Bold Look

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Poly Studio completed this home extension on an Edwardian weatherboard house in Melbourne, Australia. Located in the suburb of Balaclava, the house inhabits a corner lot, giving it multiple front angles and first impressions from the street. The home is divided into three quarters: the original Edwardian structure houses the parents’ zone, completed with master bedroom, bathroom and study.

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Tis’ The Reason For The Season 2016

Garden State Tile Blog

Thanks to Team Berlin at Garden State Tile and a little help from some GST elves, we were able to adopt a military family in need this year. The family was a single parent with two daughters, age 11 and 4, and a son, age 8. Volunteers from the Philadelphia Liberty USO picked up the wrapped gifts for our “adopted” family…we could barely fit everything in their truck!

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Essential Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Items to Start Now

Stagetecture

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by American Home Shield but all opinions are strictly my own. It’s that time of year again when the days are shorter and the cold air means your home and family are going to start feeling the drop in the temperatures. While we all love the idea of cozying up around a warm fireplace while it’s blustery cold outside, most of us don’t enjoy our heating unit dying on the coldest night of the year!

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NTCA Adding to Staff for 2017

Stone Update

New hires for advertising/marketing and Five Star Contractor program.

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15 Home Design Trends That Rocked 2016

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

2016 has been a rollercoaster of a year, to say the least. Yet like any other, it brought new home trends that we saw go from the homes of prominent designers to our own abodes. From modern metals to quirky accent pieces, we gathered up a list of the things we saw the most in over the past 12 months on blogs, in stores, and all over our Pinterest boards.

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Newly Developed Additive Provides Perfect Concrete Blend for Customized Construction

The A to Z of Building

A new additive synthesized at EPFL can impart the desired consistency to mortar, concrete, and cement, all in a single step, whether it is with respect to hardness, drying time, or uniformity. The.

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Christmas Dessert: Marshmallow Treat Wreaths Recipe

Stagetecture

Have you made your Christmas dessert yet? Every parent has experienced the worry of slaving over a holiday meal only to have the little ones decide they’d rather eat chicken fingers and fries. Our solution? Take kid-friendly recipes that you know your family will love and give them a holiday twist. This Marshmallow Treat Wreaths recipe is a seasonal riff on everyone’s favorite snack bars.

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We are Building Self-Confidence: Dove™ Love Your Hair

Stagetecture

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dove™. All opinions are strictly my own. If there’s one important lesson I’ve learned from my parents it is building self-confidence is important when you have to face adversity. Growing up in Colorado my sister and I didn’t see many other minority children that looked like us. Although, my parents always helped us understand that our unique features, hair, and personality made us special, unique and important.